PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buakev Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Muncy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muncy has chosen Headstrong as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Law
vs
Muncy

193 cm
22
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buakev Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Muncy!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law fails with an attempt to clinch.

Law gets a clinch.
Muncy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Law gets underhooks to prevent Muncy's takedown attempt.
The is referee keeping an eye on Muncy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Muncy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Buakev Law has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Muncy.
Muncy has Law pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Law manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Law is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Muncy is keeping busy.
Muncy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Muncy fails to pull guard.
Law lands a nice knee to the body.
Muncy tries to score a body lock takedown but Law shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Law tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Muncy wants a takedown but no success here.
Law landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Law throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Muncy blocks it with crossed arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muncy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Law just stands there and leans against the cage.
Muncy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Law gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Muncy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Law avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Muncy should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Muncy looks gassed!
Muncy has had enough of the clinch but Law keeps him there for the moment.
Law misses with a knee to the head.
Law tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Law is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Law scores a nice knee to the body.
Muncy can't get the takedown.
Stalling in the clinch from Law.
Muncy looking for a takedown.
Law is pressed up against the cage. Muncy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Law down to the mat. Law avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Law closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law blocks an elbow strike.
Muncy gets underhooks to prevent Law's takedown attempt.
Muncy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Law lands a nice knee to the body.
Law throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Muncy blocks it with crossed arms.
Muncy is working for takedown but Law is calmly controlling the position for now.
Muncy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Law avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Law stalling the fight.
Muncy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Law wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Muncy has him pressed against the cage.
Muncy tries for a takedown. No joy.

Muncy has hold of one of Law's legs. Law is fighting the takedown attempt but Muncy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Law can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Muncy controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muncy tries to free his leg and advance position but Law is retaining full guard.
Law being controlled here, momentarily.
Muncy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Muncy wants to pass the guard but Law is keeping the position.
Muncy wants to control from the top but Law keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buakev Law dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Law is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Law tries to clinch but Muncy is having none of it.
Law tries to clinch up.
Muncy shoots in for a double leg but Law sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Law avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Muncy with that takedown attempt.
Muncy shoots in but Law avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Buakev Law has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Muncy.
Muncy is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muncy misses with a takedown attempt - Law sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Law fails in his attempt to clinch.
Muncy shoots in but Law avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Law tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muncy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Muncy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Law tries to avoid it but Muncy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Law to the ground. Law escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Law doesn't manage to clinch there - Muncy circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Muncy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Muncy showed some decent athleticism there.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Law is defending against the submission attempts here by Muncy.
Muncy stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muncy is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Law reverses the position - he's now on top in Muncy's guard.

Muncy looking for a guillotine here but Law defends easily.
Muncy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Law manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Muncy is pushing down on Law's leg trying to pass to half guard. Law is fighting to maintain full guard but Muncy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Still in half guard, Muncy seems content to control.
Law avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Muncy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muncy trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Muncy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Law as Muncy shoots in.
Nice sprawl there from Law as Muncy shoots in.
Law wants to clinch up but Muncy keeps it at a distance.
Muncy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buakev Law has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Muncy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muncy misses with a takedown attempt - Law sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Muncy throws the kick towards the body but Law avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muncy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Law tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Law moves into range and clinches up with Muncy.
Muncy tries to pull guard but Law won't allow it.
Muncy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Law gets underhooks to prevent Muncy's takedown attempt.
Muncy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Law just stands there and leans against the cage.
Muncy tries to stall but Law uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Muncy fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muncy tries to pull guard but Law won't allow it.
Muncy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Muncy has Law pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Law manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Muncy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Muncy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Law smiles and moves away.
Law uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muncy.
Law stalks Muncy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Muncy's face. Muncy staggers backwards, shaken.

Muncy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Muncy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Muncy won't let Law get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muncy cracks Law with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Muncy tries to stand up but Law grabs his leg and drags him down! Law is now on top, in side control.

Law decides to stand back up. Law steps back and let's Muncy get back to his feet.
Buakev Law is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Law tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muncy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muncy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Law is fending him off so far but Muncy persists. Nope, Law circles away and we're back to standing.
Muncy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Muncy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Law as he avoids it easily.
Law moves in looking to clinch but Muncy pushes him off.
Muncy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Buakev Law is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Law wants to clinch up but Muncy keeps it at a distance.
Law stuffs the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buakev Law showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Law has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buakev Law!